Title:
PARENTAL SUPPORT AND MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE: CUTS BOTH WAYS

Authors:
Jisa D. Logaos and Maria Salud Medida delos Santos ,Philippines

Abstract:
This research investigated the relationship between parental support and mathematics performance among Grade 8 students of Eugenio V. Amores Memorial High School, Canmano, Sagbayan, Bohol during the 2nd quarter of the School Year 209 – 2020. The study utilized the quantitative research method using a descriptive-correlational design. Weighted means on a Likert scale instrument was used to determine the level of parental support; frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations for the mathematics performance of the students; and multiple regression analysis for the relationship between parental support and mathematics performance, respectively. Findings revealed that parents were moderately supportive in the academic and emotional aspects of their children but were very supportive in terms of financial and moral aspects. Generally, the respondents perceived their parents as moderately supportive towards them. Most (46.67%) of the respondents attained a satisfactory rating in Mathematics. It emerged that a significant positive moderate relationship existed between parental support and mathematics performance which was tested at 0.05 level of significance. Hence, parental support was a contributing factor towards the mathematics performance of the students. It is recommended that parents should always give their support to their children. Moreover, parental enhancement programs should be implemented and enforced to strengthen family relationship and contribute to a better performance among the students